The Hoofcare Companion
Episodes
Episode 16 - Hoofcare for the Dressage Horse
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the precision of shoeing the dressage horse, from Intro level through to Grand Prix.Learn how different movements influenc...
Episode 15 - Cushings Disease - A Complete Overview
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cushings disease, correctly termed pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, is one of the most important endocrine disorders affecting the ageing horse ...
Episode 14 - The Coronary band, Coronitis and Coronary Band Dystrophy
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take an in depth look at one of the most critical yet often underestimated structures of the equine hoof: the coronary band. This ...
Episode 13 - Sidebone
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sidebone is one of the most commonly encountered structural changes within the equine foot, particularly in heavier horses and those exposed to repeti...
Episode 12 - Suspensory Ligaments
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, Marc Jerram takes an in-depth look at the suspensory ligaments of the lower limb, exploring teir anatomy, f...
Episode 11 - Medio-Lateral balance of the hoof
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Medio-lateral balance is one of the most influential and most misunderstood principles in farriery. In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, we expl...
Episode 10 - Hoof Wall Cracks
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hoof wall cracks are one of the most commonly encountered yet frequently misunderstood conditions in equine hoof care. In this episode of The Hoofcare...
Christmas Special - How to shoe a racehorse
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas Special of The Hoofcare Companion, host Marc Jerram reflects on the demands of elite racehorse farriery while thanking listeners for...
Episode 8 - Hoof Pastern Axis
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, we take a look into one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood concepts in farriery and hoof care:...
Episode 7 - Angular limb deformities in foals
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Angular Limb Deformities (ALDs) in foals—one of the most important developmental challenges faced by breeders, farriers,...
Episode 6 - The role of macrominerals in hoof health
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how the major dietary macrominerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulphur shape the hea...
🇮🇹 Episodio 5 - Fratture dell'osso del piede
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In questo episodio di The Hoofcare Companion, il conduttore Marc Jerram approfondisce uno degli infortuni più importanti ma spesso fraintesi del pi...
🇪🇸 Episodio 5 - Fracturas del hueso del pedal
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 En este episodio de The Hoofcare Companion, el presentador Marc Jerram analiza una de las lesiones del casco más importantes pero a menudo mal comp...
Episode 5 - Pedal Bone Fractures
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, host Marc Jerram explores one of the most significant yet often misunderstood hoof injuries — pedal bon...
🇪🇸 Episodio 4 - Artritis de la articulación del casco
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 En este episodio abordamos la artritis de la articulación del casco, una causa frecuente y compleja de cojera en los caballos. Analizamos cómo est...
🇮🇹 Episodio 4 - Artrite dell’articolazione del piede
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In questo episodio analizziamo l’artrite dell’articolazione del piede—una delle principali cause di zoppia nei cavalli. Scopri come questa con...
Episode 4 - Coffin Joint Arthritis
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode, we explore coffin joint arthritis, a common yet complex cause of lameness in horses. Discover how this degenerative joint conditio...
🇪🇸 Episodio 3 - El uso de la radiografÃa para evaluar el equilibrio del casco
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
En este episodio de El Compañero del Cuidado del Casco, exploramos el papel crÃtico de la radiografÃa en la evaluación del equilibrio del casco eq...
🇮🇹 Episodio 3 - L'uso della radiografia per valutare l'equilibrio dello zoccolo
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In questo episodio di The Hoofcare Companion, esploriamo il ruolo cruciale della radiografia nella valutazione dell’equilibrio del piede equino. Tra...
Episode 3 - The use of Radiography to assess foot balance
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, we dive into the critical role of radiography in assessing equine foot balance. Traditionally, farriers and...
Episode 2 - The Use of Nerve Blocks in Horses to Identify Lameness
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, host Marc Jerram explores one of the most valuable tools in equine veterinary diagnostics: nerve blocks. Fr...
🇮🇹 Episodio 2 L’uso dei blocchi nervosi nel cavallo per identificare la zoppia
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In questo episodio di The Hoofcare Companion, il conduttore Marc Jerram esplora uno degli strumenti più preziosi nella diagnostica veterinaria equina...
🇪🇸 Episodio 2 - El uso de los bloqueos nerviosos en caballos para identificar la cojera
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
En este episodio de The Hoofcare Companion, el presentador Marc Jerram explora una de las herramientas más valiosas en la práctica veterinaria equin...
Episodio 1 - El Tendón Flexor Digital Profundo (ESP) 🇪🇸
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El Tendón Flexor Digital Profundo (DDFT) es una de las estructuras más crÃticas y propensas a lesiones en la extremidad equina. En este episodio, d...
Episodio 1 - il profondo tendine flessore digitale (ITA) 🇮🇹
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Il Tendine Flessore Digitale Profondo (DDFT) è una delle strutture più critiche e più soggette a infortuni nell'arto equino. In questo episodi...
Episode 1 - The Deep Digital Flexor Tendon
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT) is one of the most critical and most injury prone structures in the equine limb. In this episode, we break down ...
Trailer - The Hoofcare Companion Podcast
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Hoofcare Companion Podcast by Marc Jerram — your trusted guide to understanding the equine hoof. In this trailer, discover what the ...